Nursing Assistant- Geriatrics- Community Living Center
3 weeks ago
The CLC Nursing Assistant performs a range of patient care in a variety of settings within the Community Living Center. The NA performs care to patients as delegated by a RN, and performs work in assisting other medical personnel in the care or treatment of patients who have serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions. The NA will assist and deliver direct patient care.
QualificationsBasic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j
Education: One year above high school with courses related to the NA occupation
Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year which resulted in attaining certification as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3 Grade Determinations: GS-3 Nursing Assistant: Nothing beyond the indicated basic requirements above
GS-4 Nursing Assistant: Experience: One year of specialized experience as a CNA or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.), performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states, therapeutic communication, and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments; OR, Education: Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians; AND Demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):1
Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.2
Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.3
Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.4
Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals
GS-5 Nursing Assistant: Experience: One year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs below; OR, Education
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree; AND Demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):1
Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.2
Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel
This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.3
Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance
For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a long term care setting preferred References: Nursing Assistant, VA HANDBOOK 5005/71, PART II, APPENDIX G46
Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
Transferring patients and moving of objects may be required.
Duties "The duties of the Nursing Assistant include, but are not limited to: Assists the RN and Interdisciplinary Care Team in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as vital signs, weight, ambulation, etc.
Reports and documents specific information in the patient's electronic medical record Responds and assists in detecting alarms, patient concerns, and completes walking rounds Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort and care of the patient Performs patient care and comfort measures addressing the patient's bio psychosocial needs, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, hydration, skin care, rehabilitation, and safety Communicates any concerns voiced by either the patient, family member or staff to RN Communicates and coordinates with RN any time a patient needs to go off the floor for other services within the hospital Transports patient to and from procedures as needed Observe and report to charge nurse any changes in patient behavior, attitude, bodily complaints, and appearance Recognizes emergency situations and intervenes within scope of practice while awaiting assistance Utilizes all lifting equipment to the fullest capability to assist the patient in getting in and out of bed Work Schedule: Varied- to be discussed in interview Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"
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